Mike Reed
pfm Member
Interested, I've just read a very good review of the Knosti; one where he tries various methods. I can see the appeal for its price but thee are two flaws. No suction, instead relying on drip-dry, and the supplied liquid which leaves repetitive deposits on the stylus after cleaning.
The second flaw was solved by using an IPA mix, which, although he didn't mention it, almost certainly accelerates the drying process. However, that main element of the process, the vacuuming of the used liquid also renders the record virtually dry, Of course, the soak and scrub process is not available in the Knosti either; only a stable platter can accommodate this. One never uses the same fluid twice in a (manual) RCM either so no awkward filtering and recycling needed. 'Orses for courses? A little educational research for me !
The second flaw was solved by using an IPA mix, which, although he didn't mention it, almost certainly accelerates the drying process. However, that main element of the process, the vacuuming of the used liquid also renders the record virtually dry, Of course, the soak and scrub process is not available in the Knosti either; only a stable platter can accommodate this. One never uses the same fluid twice in a (manual) RCM either so no awkward filtering and recycling needed. 'Orses for courses? A little educational research for me !